Ford 8.8 axle tube welding. Help!

[splatvonzipper]

Howdy! I jumped feet first into the hole some know as "the 8.8 swap" and while initially I thought I'd weld the tubes myself, I'm now thinking otherwise. I'm looking for someone in the IE area (near Hemet, Temecula, Yucaipa) that has more confidence than I in their welding skills. Thanks

 

[souske]

The pumpkin is cast steel, not cast iron, so no nickel needed.

 

[splatvonzipper]

Thanks Souske. Yeah, my biggest concern is getting enough penetration while not overheating it. I hear they like to warp.

 

[JohnX]

I'm in Rancho Cucamonga if you can't find anyone closer.

 

[splatvonzipper]

Thanks John, much appreciated. Rancho isn't too far away. I have it stripped down right now so its easy to throw around. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Skwerly]

John is good people.

 

[bails85]

I just buzzed mine in 1 inch beads rotating from side to side. I know some will argue that there are other methods to use but i had no issues doing it this way. The welds are just to help strengthen.

 

[splatvonzipper]

Tracked down a local. He sure made some purdy welds.

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[Ryno XJ]

Tracked down a local. He sure made some purdy welds.

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Cool, looks good. Glad you found someone to weld it up for you.

 

[Skwerly]

That is a mighty fine stack o' dimes.

 

[Bent]

That is a mighty fine stack o' dimes.

Sexy!

I don't know about you Derek but I definitely haven't been practicing enough. I'll not be posting my new UCA mounts.

 

[Skwerly]

Nope. In fact I found out recently that welding is most definitely not like riding a bike. I was helping a friend with his Ranger's exhaust and I was blowing holes and making all sorts of newb mistakes. Gotta get me some more zap time, that's for sure.